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1. What is "Transparent Caching"?
A new feature for Offline Files & Folders. Prior to Windows 7 - to open a file across a slow network - client computers always retrieved the file from the server - even if the client computer had recently read the file. With Windows 7 transparent cac
No
On a core server
Increase the SOA refresh interval parameter.

2. What does DISM do?
It can enable a windows feature on an offline image with the /Enable-Feature option
Delegate permission by configuring the dacl of the zone file.
First the local link address sends a router discovery packet (Router Solicitation message). If the router request is received then a Public address corrosponding to the global or unique local address prefix in the message.
Windows 7 Enterprise and Ultimate Editions

3. What is DirectAccess?
A OOBE ready and will be booted into Windows Welcome
In Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 it enhances the productivity of mobile workers by connecting them seamlessly and more securely to their corporate network any time they have Internet access—without the need to VPN. When your IT department enab
The DHCP server will ping an ip address before assigning it.
It is a advertisement of a service. The record is configured with the service provided - a port number and weight?

4. What does the Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor do?
It sees if your PC is ready for Windows 7. It scans your hardware - devices - and installed programs for known compatibility issues - gives you guidance on how to resolve potential issues found - and recommends what to do before you upgrade.
A network policy server. It is microsofts implementation of RADIUS server and replaces the IAS (internet authentication service) from windows 2003.
Increase the SOA refresh interval parameter.
Windows 7 Professional.

5. Where should you backup to automate System Image backups and maintain multiple images?
A network location.
Generates a space-estimate file called Usmtsize.txt. This option does not collect the user state. You must also specify /nocompress.
Issue a recovery agent certificate to a user and then import that certificate into a GPO that applies to the computer where that user will be allowed to recover any EFS encrypted files. EFS Data recovery agents are optional
RRAS-VPN/Dialup - Wireless Access Points - Terminal Server Gateway - DHCP - and IPSEC(HRA).

6. What does Diskpart.exe do?
It will display driver signing status
All you have to do is purchase an upgrade key from Microsoft or another authorized retailer to unlock those new features.
Netsh add dnsserver. Example netsh interface ipv4 add dnsserver name="Local Area Connection" 192.168.0.1 index=3
Can be used to create virtual hard disks

7. Is the DHCP automatically authorized in active directory?
driveletter:\\WindowsImageBackup\
Modifies the installation of a Windows Installer Package (.MSI) and can be invoked with MSIEXEC.EXE
Attach to the VHD file created by Windows Backup. You can attach to a VHD file using Disk Management or DISKPART
Usually if the DHCP server is installed as the ad server - if it is a member server then it needs to be assigned manually.

8. What can administrators due with file server resource manager?
They restrict disk space usage for users. If you modify the quota template it applies changes to all folders that the template is assigned.
It sees if your PC is ready for Windows 7. It scans your hardware - devices - and installed programs for known compatibility issues - gives you guidance on how to resolve potential issues found - and recommends what to do before you upgrade.
They can place quotas on folders/volumes - activity screen files - and generate comprehensive storage reports. This assists in not only monitoring existing resource but helping on future planning.
Does not have

9. What is an example of a exceptions to rule?
Who can shutdown a computer
L2TP/IPSEC with EAP-TLS.
For example - you can create a rule that allows all Windows processes to run except Registry Editor (Regedit.exe).
Boot into Windows Vista to initiate a direct upgrade to Windows 7 - insert the Windows 7 setup DVD - run SETUP.EXE and choose the Upgrade option. Do not boot directly to the setup DVD.

10. How do you setup a DHCP server for redundancy?
It is a advertisement of a service. The record is configured with the service provided - a port number and weight?
Use your computer's zone ID at the end of the destination address. The zone ID of an IPV6 address is locally significant.
It contains new capabilities and extensions that you can: Define rules based on file attributes - Create exceptions to rules - Import and export rules - and use audit-only mode.
You setup one the DHCP server with the same option settings and non-overlapping scopes. Make sure to duplicate any reservations.

11. How are RRAS/NPS policies evaluated?
Does not have
Place unhealthy computers in a quarantined network and auto-remediate clients.
Ina periority orderd based on the permission in the priority list. The first policy that is marked True from the conditions is selected. This order of policies can affect weather or not a user can remote access (dialup - vpn - wireless).
Is a command-line tool for managing BCD stores. It can be used for a variety of purposes - including creating new stores - modifying existing stores - adding boot menu options - and so on. BCDEdit serves essentially the same purpose as Bootcfg.exe on

12. What should you use for enhanced wireless security?
Client computers must be running Windows 7 - with the BranchCache feature enabled. Web servers file servers must be running Windows Server 2008 R2 - with the BranchCache feature enabled.
Use WPA with AES encryption. WPA-Personal requires a preshared key and WPA-Enterprise uses Radius Authentication.
Use the net sh command to configure the proper ports for remote management.
Anew vpn protocol that uses SSL (port 443) for encryption.

13. IPV6 is _____ on Windows 2000
Anew vpn protocol that uses SSL (port 443) for encryption.
Not supported
Specify this file with both the ScanState and LoadState tools to migrate all user folders and files that resides on the root of any drive and in the Users directory. However - it does not find and migrate any application data - program files - or any
Creates a bootable CD that runs the Windows Recovery Environment (WRE)

14. What is Bcdboot?
BCD boot file creation and repair tool. The bcdboot.exe command-line tool is used to copy critical boot files to the system partition and to create a new system BCD store.
Netsh set dnsserver. Example: netsh interface ipv4 set dnsserver name="Local Area Connection" source=static address=192.168.0.100
On the zone file of the DNS server in the DNS manager.
A collection of logs created by computers fowarding events. Viewed on the collecting computer.

15. How do you test the ip connectivity on IPV6?
The latest Vista Service Pack
Problem Steps Recorder in the Windows 7 operating system is a feature that enables users to record their interactions with an application and provide a detailed screen-by-screen view with accompanying information including mouse clicks and keyboard i
Ping the Link Local Address (FE80 Address)
Use your computer's zone ID at the end of the destination address. The zone ID of an IPV6 address is locally significant.

16. What should you do to provide redundancy in DNS dynamic updates?
Use AD integrated zones so the clients can update to more than one DNS server.
You can allow by adding the device vendor's GUID to the allow list in a GPO.
It backs up digitally identities to a password protected file.
Either from wbadmin or windows server backup.

17. What is IPsec ESP tunnel?
One of the tunnels if DirectAccess by using both a computer certificate and user credentials. This tunnel authenticates the user and provides access to intranet resources and application servers.
It can be configured to to state the minimum level of system health. Example: To require or not require anitvirus - antipiracy - or firewall to connect to the network.
Boot into Windows Vista to initiate a direct upgrade to Windows 7 - insert the Windows 7 setup DVD - run SETUP.EXE and choose the Upgrade option. Do not boot directly to the setup DVD.
Command-line tool for creating an image file (.iso) of a customized 32-bit or 64-bit version of Windows PE. You can then burn that .iso file to a CD-ROM or DVD-ROM. Oscdimg supports ISO 9660 - Joliet - and Universal Disk Format (UDF) file systems.

18. What is the command to add a DNS server?
The requesting of user authentication prior to connecting to the terminal server. This completes the user aoth before reaching the logon screen making the server more secure. This helps fight Denial of Service attacks - malicious users/software.
It is a security component that enables users to perform common tasks as non-administrators - called standard users in Windows 7 - and as administrators without having to switch users - log off - or use Run As.
Netsh add dnsserver. Example netsh interface ipv4 add dnsserver name="Local Area Connection" 192.168.0.1 index=3
ISATAP - Teredo and 6to4

19. How do you block all traffic for a specific port in windows firewall?
By unbinding the DHCP protocol from the nic attached to the subnet.
Configure a firewall rule to the specific port and block all connections.
Yes
Who can shutdown a computer

20. What is Internet Explorer Content Advisor?
It is a security component that enables users to perform common tasks as non-administrators - called standard users in Windows 7 - and as administrators without having to switch users - log off - or use Run As.
It is the authentication header protocol and digitally sign packets but not encrypt them.
A tool for controlling the types of content that your computer can access on the Internet. After you turn on Content Advisor - only rated content that meets or exceeds your criteria can be viewed. You can adjust the settings to suit your preferences.
By using the DISM command with a /Set-Edition option: Example: DISM /IMAGE:C:SAMPLE.WIM /Set-Edition:Ultimate

21. How can you delete route table entries?
Uncheck IPV6 from the network properties.
A file that can be used to perform FQDN name resolution in the absence of a DNS server.
The Default Programs Control Panel applet
Use the route delete command.

22. If you wanted to encrypt the connection between a client PC and the WSUS server what would you use?
A network location.
Windows XP and Server 2003.
SSL
Boot to a Windows 7 setup DVD and run System Restore or boot to a System Repair Disk.

23. What is IPP?
Restrict when a child can logon to a computer.
Client computers must be running Windows 7 - with the BranchCache feature enabled. Web servers file servers must be running Windows Server 2008 R2 - with the BranchCache feature enabled.
Internet printing protocol. Used for connecting to printers via web browser.
WIndows Update Server

24. What is the command to configure the preferred DNS server?
Forward to another DNS server
The system will shut down. The next time you start this system (after cloning it) - it will install with the settings in the XML file. The Computer Name will be automatically generated.
Configure a GPO to modify the computers location to look for updates.
Netsh set dnsserver. Example: netsh interface ipv4 set dnsserver name="Local Area Connection" source=static address=192.168.0.100

25. What are hard disk quotas?
they are enforced and will not allow a user to exceed the space limit.
Enterprise Admins
Attach to the VHD file created by Windows Backup. You can attach to a VHD file using Disk Management or DISKPART
Modify the service startup to automatic and also enable the proper NAP enforcement client (DHCP - EAP - RDGATEWAY - IPSEC).Configured for manual start by default.

26. What must you do if you have a static ip address assigned?
Verify that they are not within the scope of the dynamically assigned DHCP addresses.
Windows PE and Windows.old.
RRAS-VPN/Dialup - Wireless Access Points - Terminal Server Gateway - DHCP - and IPSEC(HRA).
To will ensure the clients download the appropriate printer driver.

27. How do you prevent Forms Based Credentials from being saved?
Drop both inbound and outbound traffic
Disable AutoComplete in Internet Explorer
Windows Aero was revised to be more touch-friendly.
They are AAAA records.

28. What is a NPS server?
A network policy server. It is microsofts implementation of RADIUS server and replaces the IAS (internet authentication service) from windows 2003.
It is a network health policy defines the minumum level of client health required to connect to the network.
For example - you can create a rule that allows all Windows processes to run except Registry Editor (Regedit.exe).
Use the Advanced Firewall to define Connection Security Rules.

29. Wireless profiles _____________ - the PC needs to be connected to the LAN first.
Can be configured through a GPO
The DFS service attempts to keep the domain based namespace highly consistent by polling the pcd emulator after the namespace changes. This bypasses the needing to wait for the ad replication to update the namespace object. This can increase load on
It is a security component that enables users to perform common tasks as non-administrators - called standard users in Windows 7 - and as administrators without having to switch users - log off - or use Run As.
You will be prompted to reconnect online. To disable offline mode - select it from the Tools menu.

30. What does Parental Controls do?
A scheduled task that runs by default collecting information for the Reliability monitor. If disabled it must reenabled manually from the task scheduler mmc snapin.
MSCHAP2 is user/password authentication while EAP-TLS is comuter authentication via certificate or smart card.
DNS suffix search lists
Restrict when a child can logon to a computer.

31. What does Scanstate /GENMIGXML do?
Encapsulating Security payload protocol used for encryption the packets created by the AH.
Each of the rule types. For example - the default rules for Executables are: Allow members of the local Administrators group to run all applications - Allow members of the Everyone group to run applications that are located in the Windows folder - Al
It create a report of which files will be migrated
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32. What are soft disk quotas?
Use the route delete command.
System Restore Points as well as Previous Versions of Files (configured through the System applet).
They are monitored but not enforced. Users can exced there quota limit.
They must be configured with the ip addresses of the radius server.

33. What does the MigUser.xml file do?
A .WFW file
Who can shutdown a computer
Specify this file with both the ScanState and LoadState commands to migrate user folders - files - and file types to computers running Windows Vista or Windows 7.
They relay the status on polices to the Security center for NAP to validate the system to use the network.

34. How do you upgrade windows 7?
All you have to do is purchase an upgrade key from Microsoft or another authorized retailer to unlock those new features.
Boot into Windows Vista to initiate a direct upgrade to Windows 7 - insert the Windows 7 setup DVD - run SETUP.EXE and choose the Upgrade option. Do not boot directly to the setup DVD.
The latest Vista Service Pack
Print services for unix can be configured to share out with the LPD (Line Printer Daemon) and clients send print jobs to LPD using LPR (Line printer remote) client software.

35. What is the Microsoft Application Compatibility Toolkit (ACT)?
an email address where the @ is replaced with a period.
It contains the necessary tools and documentation to evaluate and mitigate application compatibility issues before deploying Windows 7 - Windows Vista - a Windows Update - or a new version of Windows Internet Explorer in your environment.
Usually if the DHCP server is installed as the ad server - if it is a member server then it needs to be assigned manually.
Uncheck IPV6 from the network properties.

36. How do you restrict which DNS servers get a zone transfer?
Subtract the number of bits in the mask from 32 bits (255.255.255.255). Take the result (x) and have 2 to the power of the result (2^x). Subtract that final result by 2 and that is the amount of host addresses available.
Adds a file based zone
Configure the primary zone to transfer to only DNS servers listed on the names server tab or by ip address.
Internet printing protocol. Used for connecting to printers via web browser.

37. What is SSTP?
Anew vpn protocol that uses SSL (port 443) for encryption.
To display friendly labels to capture packet address headers.
Increase the minimum size of your paging file. Windows sets the initial minimum size of the paging file equal to the amount of random access memory (RAM) installed on your computer plus 300 megabytes (MB) - and the maximum size equal to three times t
Only a local administrator

38. You can configure process monitor alerts to _____.
Run scripts
Print services for unix can be configured to share out with the LPD (Line Printer Daemon) and clients send print jobs to LPD using LPR (Line printer remote) client software.
IPsec to authenticate both the computer and user - allowing IT to manage the computer before the user logs on. Optionally - you can require a smart card for user authentication. It also leverages IPsec to provide encryption for communications across
Cannot be in different domains

39. How do you setup Windows 7 setup to run unattended?
Use it to can backup certificates to a .PFX file that is password protected.
You create an answer file and place it on removable media. By default - Windows Setup will search the root directory of all removable media for an answer file called Autounattend.xml.
Through Group Policy at Computer configuration | Administrative Templates | Network | Offline Files | Enable Transparent Caching.
Writes changes to a mounted WIM file - DISM /UNMOUNT-WIM /DISCARD will roll the changes back

40. What is AH?
Problem history but also application installation history.
First the local link address sends a router discovery packet (Router Solicitation message). If the router request is received then a Public address corrosponding to the global or unique local address prefix in the message.
Enterprise and Ultimate versions. The limitation refers only to the ability to enable protection on a removable storage device. Once BitLocker To Go is added to a storage device - that device can be used normally with any version of Windows 7. It can
It is the authentication header protocol and digitally sign packets but not encrypt them.

41. What is Bootsect.exe?
Updates the master boot code for hard disk partitions to switch between BOOTMGR and NTLDR. You can use this tool to restore the boot sector on your computer. This tool replaces FixFAT and FixNTFS.
Installing and imaging on hardware agnostic systems as long as the processor architecture is the same (32 or 64 bit)
Streamline and simplify user state migration during large deployments of Windows Vista and Windows 7 operating systems. USMT captures user accounts - user files - operating system settings - and application settings - and then migrates them to a new
Where you go to manage your documents - music - pictures - and other files. You can browse your files the same way you would in a folder - or you can view your files arranged by properties like date - type - and author. In some ways - a library is si

42. How should EFS files should be recovered?
Client computers must be running Windows 7 - with the BranchCache feature enabled. Web servers file servers must be running Windows Server 2008 R2 - with the BranchCache feature enabled.
WPA-Enterprise (radius authentication)
Yes - Removable Storage Access policies within a GPO can be used to restrict user's access to devices like USB drives - CDDVD drives - Floppy Disks - Tape Drives - etc.
By an EFS Data Recovery Agent. If the computer is in a workgroup and the user has forgotten their password - the user should recover their own password with a Password Reset Disk in order to retain access to their encrypted files. If the administrato

43. What is jetpack.exe?
Boot Configuration Database - Boot Configuration Data (BCD) files provide a store that is used to describe boot applications and boot application settings. The objects and elements in the store effectively replace Boot.ini.
Install Windows Installer Packages (.MSI) files. You can script the installation.
The command used to preform an offline defrag. Example: jetpack DHCP.mdb temp.mdb
Specify this file with both the ScanState and LoadState tools to migrate all user folders and files that resides on the root of any drive and in the Users directory. However - it does not find and migrate any application data - program files - or any

44. What are a few types of NAP enforcement points?
Boot to a Windows 7 setup DVD and run System Restore or boot to a System Repair Disk.
To display friendly labels to capture packet address headers.
Delegate permission by configuring the dacl of the zone file.
RRAS-VPN/Dialup - Wireless Access Points - Terminal Server Gateway - DHCP - and IPSEC(HRA).

45. How do you restore individual files?
It governs remote access and a user must meet the conditions of at least one of the policies.
A new Microsoft proprietary file system supported in Windows 7 which is intended for flash drives but often called FAT64 - limit of 264 bytes (16 Exabytes).
Either from wbadmin or windows server backup.
wbadmin.exe. This can backup critical files.

46. What is BCD?
Boot into Windows Vista to initiate a direct upgrade to Windows 7 - insert the Windows 7 setup DVD - run SETUP.EXE and choose the Upgrade option. Do not boot directly to the setup DVD.
By unbinding the DHCP protocol from the nic attached to the subnet.
Streamline and simplify user state migration during large deployments of Windows Vista and Windows 7 operating systems. USMT captures user accounts - user files - operating system settings - and application settings - and then migrates them to a new
Boot Configuration Database - Boot Configuration Data (BCD) files provide a store that is used to describe boot applications and boot application settings. The objects and elements in the store effectively replace Boot.ini.

47. What are the minimum hardware requirements for Windows 7?
1 gigahertz (GHz) or faster 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64) processor - 1 gigabyte (GB) RAM (32-bit) or 2 GB RAM (64-bit) - 16 GB available hard disk space (32-bit) or 20 GB (64-bit) - DirectX 9 graphics device with WDDM 1.0 or higher driver
SP3
Creates a bootable CD that runs the Windows Recovery Environment (WRE)
WPA-Enterprise (radius authentication)

48. Can users can share encrypted files with another user by giving them permission?
It is where Internet access is direct and not routed through the VPN - configure advanced TCPIP network properties and uncheck the option "Use Default Gateway on Remote Network".
Prevents the server from performing Internet name resolution.
Enterprise and Ultimate versions. The limitation refers only to the ability to enable protection on a removable storage device. Once BitLocker To Go is added to a storage device - that device can be used normally with any version of Windows 7. It can
Yes - This involves picking the user certificate of the user you are sharing the file with. If that user does not already have a preinstalled certificate - then have them logon and encrypt a file for the first time and EFS will autogenerate a new cer

49. How many bits are in the regional prefix?
Divide up a large WIM file into multiple smaller .SWM files
4 (bits 49 - 52) /52 Allows for 16 regions.
It is a command-line tool which relies on Windows Remote Management (WinRM) to execute remote commands. The basic syntax for WinRS commands is as follows: winrs -r:target command - where target is the name (NetBIOS or FQDN) of the remote computer tha
Usually if the DHCP server is installed as the ad server - if it is a member server then it needs to be assigned manually.

50. How can you removed a stale resource record from DNS?
Configure aging and scavenging.
Duplicate file identification - disk usage patterns - dormant files identification - and audit screening.
By coping the application compatibility database to a network location and run a logon script that includes SDBInst on each computer - specifying the UNC path of the file.
A text-mode command interpreter that enables you to manage objects (disks - partitions - or volumes) by using scripts or direct input at a command prompt.